Former Test player Mark Ramprakash advised he won't be part of this year's Ashes series
England coach loses job ahead of Ashes
Mark Ramprakash has lost his job as England's batting coach, with Graham Thorpe expected to take over for the upcoming Ashes series.
Ramprakash has worked with the national side since 2014, most recently focusing on the Test team while Thorpe has worked regularly in the one-day set-up.
The former Middlesex and Surrey batsman was contracted until the end of the northern summer but has been ousted ahead of schedule, almost certainly at the instigation of new director of men's cricket, Ashley Giles.
Ramprakash, whose last England assignment was the 2-1 Test series defeat against the West Indies, Tweeted the news on Friday.
"I've just been informed that I will not be involved in the Ashes series," the 49-year-old wrote.
"It's been a huge privilege to support the team over the last 5 years. I'd like to wish all the staff & players the very best of luck for the future."
Ive just been informed that I will not be involved in the Ashes series. Its been a huge privilege to support the team over the last 5 years. Id like to wish all the staff & players the very best of luck for the future. 👍🏼— Mark Ramprakash (@MarkRamprakash) March 8, 2019
Thorpe had not always been keen to accept a full-time touring role but is now understood to be ready for that commitment.
Ramprakash is the second senior member of the backroom team to leave ahead of head coach Trevor Bayliss' departure in September.